SWYOR-4DC7C4: a Roman coin: a sestertius, probably of Maximus

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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-4DC7C4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper alloy Roman as, probably of Maximis, dating to AD 235-8 (Reece Period 11), PIETAS AVG, Priestly implements. Mint of Rome. RIC IV, pt 2, pp. 155-6, cf. nos. 7b and 12b. The portrait does not have the distinct chin of Maximus, but no asses appear to have been struck of this type for Gordian III as Caesar. It has suffered some damage, parts of the edge of the flan having been chipped away. It is 29.5mm in diameter and 3mm thick. It weighs 9.2gm.

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 235
Date to: Exactly AD 238

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 9.2 g
Diameter: 29.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 24th October 2010 - Monday 24th January 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1317

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Maximus
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 11 [222-238]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare-headed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ... ]
Reverse description: A set of priestly implements: lituus, patera, knife, jug, simpulum and sprinkler.
Reverse inscription: [PIETAS AVG, S C]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IV, pt 2 pp. 155-6, cf. nos. 7b and 12b

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: York (Unitary Authority)
District: York (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Askham Bryan (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE5548
Four figure Latitude: 53.925222
Four figure longitude: -1.163943
1:25K map: SE5548
1:10K map: SE54NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Disturbed

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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